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HELLO SHANIBOOKS.COM FAMILY,

TODAY I WANT TO INTRODUCE GUEST BLOGGER, CHERYL LACY DONOVAN.

As a part of the Ministry of Motherhood Blog Tour Cheryl is stopping through to share her pearls of wisdom on motherhood. Being a mother of three, I can definitely relate as well as learn from Cheryl. So acquaint youerself with her inspiring words and check out her work - and leave her comments too. Without further ado, Cheryl Lacy Donovan...

About the Book

In a time when teen pregnancy is on the rise once more and single mothers are being blamed for all of societies problems, Cheryl Lacey Donovan presents a view of single motherhood that tears down all the excuses for why single mother's can't succeed.

Cheryl Donovan shares her valuable insight into the spiritual and biblical principles associated with being a good mother.

A former single mother herself, Cheryl shows readers that through the abundance of God's grace and love along with determination and perseverance, children don't have to become statistics.

Cheryl identifies key biblical principles and displays practical life lessons that can help to establish solid foundations upon which to rear happy, well rounded, productive children.

Cheryl provides insight the will assist the reader to look inside themselves for change. It will help them identify the strongholds of poverty, lack of education, and abusive relationships and help them tear them down with the help of the creator.

Cheryl's powerful testimony about her journey from teen pregnancy, domestic violence, and single parenting, to award winning author, educator, and inspirational speaker is sure to empower, enlighten, and inspire mothers everywhere.

In the Eyes of the Children

Matthew 18:1-6:

1 About that time the disciples came to Jesus and asked, ?Who is greatest in the Kingdom of Heaven??

2 Jesus called a little child to him and put the child among them.

3 Then he said, ?I tell you the truth, unless you turn from your sins and become like little children, you will never get into the Kingdom of Heaven.

4 So anyone who becomes as humble as this little child is the greatest in the Kingdom of Heaven.

5 ?And anyone who welcomes a little child like this on my behalf is welcoming me.

6 But if you cause one of these little ones who trusts in me to fall into sin, it would be better for you to have a large millstone tied around your neck and be drowned in the depths of the sea (New Living Translation)

Getting caught in the daily mundane tasks of life can cause us to overlook our children and their true value. The truth is our children were given to us not only for what we can do for them, but for what they can do for us.

Jesus reminded us of that in Matthew 18:1-6. Our children can teach us so many valuable lessons about how we should view life, humbleness, sincerity, wonder, simple faith, all of these are childlike qualities that can help us see life from a different perspective; a perspective of potential and possibility in Gods promises?

How have you viewed life lately?

Meet Cheryl Lacey Donovan

Cheryl Donovan is a native Houstonian who is walking in her destiny as she ministers the word of God all over the country. Her captivating messages are delivered in a no nonsense transparent dialogue with her audiences.

Cheryl believes in the Psalms 11:25 which says, She who refreshes others will herself be refreshed; therefore, she tries to be transparent as she speaks and writes about her valley to mountain experiences.

Cheryl resides in Houston with her husband of 16 years. She has two grown sons and a step-daughter who has a son of her own.

To learn more about Cheryl or to have her speak at your next event visit http://www.cheryllaceydonovan.com